Data Center Operations Manager – Lead Critical Infra

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead the Critical and Technical Services team in Dallas. You will oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for a key client data center, ensuring uptime and operational excellence while guiding a high-performing crew.

The role emphasizes team leadership, effective client relations, and rigorous adherence to standards and safety practices in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership experience in staffing, development, coaching and performance management.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information and manage expectations.
• Solid problem-solving abilities for operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, mentor and develop staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, tasks, and ensure work orders/PMs/repairs meet SLAs.
• Manage client relationships and communicate with senior management on critical issues.
• Oversee facility and IT equipment installations, relocations, and decommissions, ensuring standards compliance.
• Maintain pristine data hall conditions and documentation to meet industry standards.
• Prepare and present method statements and risk assessments.
• Identify and resolve complex operational issues and drive process improvements.
• Uphold CBRE's RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead the Critical and Technical Services team in Dallas. You will oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for a key client data center, ensuring uptime and operational excellence while guiding a high-performing crew.

The role emphasizes team leadership, effective client relations, and rigorous adherence to standards and safety practices in a mission-critical environment.